Tour haunted, historict Waukegan on foot Oct. 28, 29

The Waukegan History Museum of the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society will give the free guided walking tour Haunted Waukegan at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29.

Advance registration is required for the walking tour, at www.waukeganparks.org, or in person at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Bowen Park; the Belvidere Recreation Center, 412 S. Lewis Ave., Belvidere Park; and the Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center at Hinkston Park, 800 Baldwin Ave.

On the walking tour, led by Museum Supervisor Ty Rohrer, participants will learn haunted and strange stories of Waukegan's past, while walking the streets of the historic district and downtown.

This free guided walking tour is appropriate for families and children and starts at the Waukegan Park District's Douglas House in Upton Park at 732 N. Genesee St. On-street parking is available on Genesee Street, Sheridan Road and County Street.

The tour will cover three miles and will last two hours. Dress according to the weather with comfortable walking shoes and bring something to drink; tours may be canceled if there is rain or other inclement weather.

The Waukegan History Museum is at 1917 N. Sheridan Road in Bowen Park. The museum is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays.